Las Vegas 🍣 Hidden Gem Izakayas 🏮 A Foodie’s Guide

🍢 Hachi Japanese Yakitori Izakaya This izakaya stays open until 2:30 AM, perfect for night owls! 🦉 The sashimi is super fresh with amazing texture. Besides classic Japanese snacks like karaage, cheese chikuwa tempura, and garlic edamame, they also serve creative cocktails made with lychee, oolong tea, and matcha 🍹—and yes, free refills! 📍 3410 S Jones Blvd 🎏 Izakaya Go Love the Japanese-inspired decor here—so cozy and atmospheric! ✨ Open until 2 AM (Sun–Thu) and 3 AM (Fri–Sat). With over 1,000+ glowing Google reviews, it’s a local favorite. Must-tries: beef tartare, lean bluefin tuna, bonito-topped tofu, and assorted sashimi. Great quality for the price! 💰 📍 3775 Spring Mountain Rd 🏆 Raku Considered by many as a top-tier Japanese dining experience in Vegas 🥇. Multiple James Beard Award nominee, led by acclaimed Tokyo-born chef Mitsuo Endo. Serves exquisite dishes like black pork, bacon-wrapped enoki, scallion chicken, and sake-marinated items. The yakitori is especially outstanding—full of smoky charcoal aroma. 🔥 Reservations are a must—it’s always busy! 📍 5030 W Spring Mountain Rd, Unit 2 🌟 Zuma Located inside The Cosmopolitan, this spot blends tradition with creative flair. 🍶 Try the wagyu truffle dumplings, yuzu-oil dressed sashimi, or soft-shell crab with wasabi mayo. Their signature cocktails are also impressive—like the vodka, yuzu, hibiscus, and grapefruit blend. 🍸 🎌 Morimoto Situated in MGM Grand, the space is sleek with an open sushi kitchen where 6–8 chefs craft your meal live. 🍣 Near the entrance, don’t miss the striking red-and-white rope sculpture. The menu fuses Japanese and American flavors—think tuna pizza or yellowtail “pastrami”. Cocktails feature aged sake and shochu from Japan. Highly recommend the sushi and sashimi platters, beautifully arranged like roses! 🌹 📍 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd #100RestaurantsChallenge #LasVegas #StudyInUSA #JapaneseCuisine #WeekendEats